GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
EXTREMELY FINE COLT "FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY IVORY GRIPS. COLT SAA 353727 44 MODERN; C&R; IVORY Cal. 44. Nickel finish with 4-3/4" bbl, full front sight, 2-line address and roll marked on left side "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40". Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates with Rampant Colt. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. Mounted with smooth 2-pc silver medallion ivory grips, matching numbered in pencil on the inside. Based on SN, this revolver was made in 1929. PROVENANCE: Ex-Tony Smith 1995; Ex-Robert Howard Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching including "elephant ivory" grips. Overall retains virtually all crisp orig nickel finish. Has seen little use, though face of the cyl cleaned. Grips are sound with a few age lines and retains a fine golden ivory patina. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 50412-30 JS (7,500-12,500)